overtire

Example Sentences

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I am careful not to overtire the children.

From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by Curwen, John Spencer

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

You mustn’t get up too early in the morning and overtire yourself.

From About Peggy Saville by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

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

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)