overtire

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Olaf, I know that you must not overtire yourself as yet, but your lady has told me that she desires to see the sunset from Odin's Mount.

From The Wanderer's Necklace by Haggard, Henry Rider

Don't overtire yourself, and don't get up early!

From The Keeper of the Door by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Acquaint yourself thoroughly with all the work on the farm, and often do some yourself, as long as it does not overtire you.

From Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men by Hamilton, Mary Agnes

A little quiet shooting this autumn and a little hunting, just enough to keep you fit and not to overtire you; you mustn’t overtax your strength.”

From When William Came by Saki

Now, it is insisted that tuberculous patients must not overtire themselves by taking exercise, though they must be in the open air a large part of the time.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)