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

I'm afraid I ought not to have let him do that, but we're rather behindhand tonight.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.

Nor was Smith behindhand in noting the effect produced.

From Shrewsbury A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

Sooba's wife when she had recovered from her astonishment was not behindhand with her welcome.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

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