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

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.

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.

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

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Nevertheless, he could not help putting one or two questions, for his own information; to which the garden satrap was not in the least behindhand with his answers.

From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Carlyle, Thomas