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
It's just because I have been talking so long that I am behindhand.
From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Kock, Charles Paul de
I'll get it for you; for you're a little behindhand in literary matters, and I propose to train you in every way.
From San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams by Kock, Charles Paul de
One Kay, a large, seedy lawyer, who wore shabby black and white stockings, and shoes, was always behindhand with his share of cash.
From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.
Mr. Saltus was never behindhand when he had decided to go anywhere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie
