Lagged

Examples

• They lagged behind, while Elizabeth, Kitty, and Darcy were to entertain each other. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• My horse grew tired--and I, forgetful of his fatigue, still as he lagged, cheered him with my voice, and urged him with the spur. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
• What a distinction, Charley, to be lagged at his time of life! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• Thus the holidays lagged away, until the morning came when Miss Murdstone said: 'Here's the last day off! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• A disturbed and doleful mind he brought to bear upon them, and slowly and heavily the day lagged on with him. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• But these jests did not tell materially on the afternoon, or his suspense; and, sooth to say, they both lagged fearfully. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
• Only Phaidor lagged behind, and as I started to follow my guard toward the gardens, the girl came running after me. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.

Typed by Jody