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

Mrs. Temple had every day a dinner fit for a king, but General Temple was invariably behindhand with his taxes.

From Throckmorton by Seawell, Molly Elliot

Nor were the heretics always behindhand, when they gained opportunity, in improving the lesson which had been taught them so effectually.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles

Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie

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 Kock, Charles Paul de