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.

‘Trying?’ said the Judge, looking up from his soup; for the Bride had determined not to be behindhand in keeping her promise, and had opened the attack thus early.

From A Bride from the Bush by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

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

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

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.