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
Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Marie Saltus
“By Jove! you are behindhand then; and unless you are at once sent to a crammer’s, you won’t get into the Academy even.”
From The Gentleman Cadet His Career and Adventures at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich by A.W. Drayson
Spain need not be too discouraged by being behindhand.
From Heroic Spain by Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
‘Trying?’ said the Judge, looking up from his soup; for the Bride had determined not to be behindhand in keeping her promise, and had opened the attack thus early.
From A Bride from the Bush by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
