hindermost

Example Sentences

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Our two hindermost guides were also missing, but we were soon gladdened by seeing them make their appearance, and cheered them with loud and repeated hurrahs.

From An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc by Mesurier, W. H. le

Then the hindermost of the pursuers stopped, and with lightning-like rapidity picked up a large stone.

From Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion by Mitford, Bertram

It's each man for himself in a city office and God help the hindermost.

From A Canadian Bankclerk by Buschlen, J. P.

He explored the hindermost recesses of his being, and brought forth his secrets for her to share.

From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

He was running his life on a different motor from the motor which moved Harvey; the town was moving after a centripetal force–every one was for himself, and the devil was entitled to the hindermost.

From In the Heart of a Fool by White, William Allen