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
But many private gentlemen joined the fleet in craft hastily equipped for warfare, and it would be a thing to wonder at if Ralegh was behindhand when such doings were happening.
From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de
Similarly, all the German versions are behindhand, except the excellent version of Gunkel in Apok. u.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
Sooba's wife when she had recovered from her astonishment was not behindhand with her welcome.
From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.
Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie
