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behindhand [bɪˈhaɪndˌhænd] adj (postpositive) adv
1. remiss in fulfilling an obligation 2. in debt; in arrears 3. delayed in development; backward 4. late; behind time ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Sonya was finishing dressing and so was the countess, but Natasha, who had bustled about helping them all, was behindhand. I am now only waiting for your further orders to put in the bulb, you know that I must be behindhand with you, as I have in my favour all the chances of good air, of the sun, and abundance of moisture. Beth was soon able to lie on the study sofa all day, amusing herself with the well-beloved cats at first, and in time with doll's sewing, which had fallen sadly behindhand. |
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