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

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 calalate I'd be a trifle behindhand myself.

From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger

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

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

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie