overtire

Example Sentences

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"Yes, Thomas, if it will not overtire her."

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]

"Well, Mimi," she said in her low, vibrating voice, as she stood over the bed, "I do hope you didn't overtire yourself this afternoon."

From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold

Olga wanted to ride, but Nick declared that this would overtire her, adding with a grin that he would occupy the back seat in the dog-cart if Noel had no objection.

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

But—you have walked enough the last couple of days; and apart from the discomfort to you, it is essential you should not overtire yourself.

From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Mitford, Bertram

Agathemer had insisted that I postpone seeing them, because an interview with any of them was likely to overtire me.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas