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
It's just because I have been talking so long that I am behindhand.
From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Kock, Charles Paul de
I spent a shilling unsuccessfully; Inie knocked one down at the first shot, and Bob, not to be behindhand, watched his chance and stole one, for which may goodness forgive him.
From The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan by Stables, Gordon
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
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
