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

“Papa got to be very much behindhand through Frank and Cyril.”

From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by Fenn, George Manville

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

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

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Spain need not be too discouraged by being behindhand.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle