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
Cannes Nov. 25, 1881 I have been away from Cannes for a few days, and am ashamed to be again behindhand.
From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron
England did not surrender the refugees, and why should Belgium be behindhand in magnanimity?
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett
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
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
