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
I'll get it for you; for you're a little behindhand in literary matters, and I propose to train you in every way.
From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Charles Paul de Kock
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
I calalate I'd be a trifle behindhand myself.
From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Howard Roger Garis
‘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
