behindhand

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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

Clare, who, also, was in better health, was not behindhand in energy or industry.

From The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) by Marshall, Florence A. Thomas

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

Well, he is a very old customer," the banker replied patiently, "and he's hard hit--he wanted it for wages, and I fear that he's behindhand with them.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

Beth was soon able to lie on the study sofa all day, amusing herself with the well-beloved cats, at first, and, in time, with doll's sewing, which had fallen sadly behindhand.

From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Alcott, Louisa May