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

Nor was Smith behindhand in noting the effect produced.

From Shrewsbury A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.

Mrs. Temple had every day a dinner fit for a king, but General Temple was invariably behindhand with his taxes.

From Throckmorton by Seawell, Molly Elliot

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

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie

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