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 Saltus, Marie
The Eastern Counties are the most behindhand in the science, although they have good rivers in the Orwell and Yare.
From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.
I calalate I'd be a trifle behindhand myself.
From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger
One Kay, a large, seedy lawyer, who wore shabby black and white stockings, and shoes, was always behindhand with his share of cash.
From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.
