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

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

The Eastern Counties are the most behindhand in the science, although they have good rivers in the Orwell and Yare.

From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.

Nor was Smith behindhand in noting the effect produced.

From Shrewsbury A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

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