behindhand
Example Sentences
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Considering that this Fantaisie' was ordered, and paid for, and eaten more than a year ago, I realize that I am behindhand with it.
From Time Magazine Archive
August.–Soon fell to work on some stories, for things were, as I expected, behindhand when the money-maker was away.
From Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals by Louisa May Alcott
Beth was soon able to lie on the study sofa all day, amusing herself with the well-beloved cats, at first, and, in time, with doll's sewing, which had fallen sadly behindhand.
From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott
As regards works of a scientific character, the Magyars until recently were confessedly behindhand as compared with many other European nations.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
England did not surrender the refugees, and why should Belgium be behindhand in magnanimity?
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by G. Barnett Smith
