behindhand

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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

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

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

Similarly, all the German versions are behindhand, except the excellent version of Gunkel in Apok. u.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

The English furniture makers of a century ago were not so behindhand, and old carriages had door-handles, and furniture had mounts of gilt bronze.

From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.