overtire

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There she left her, with strict injunctions to Chloe not to let her “new mistress” overtire herself.

From Dorothy on a House Boat by Raymond, Evelyn

Don't overtire yourself—don't use improvidently the new strength.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

"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

She says I overtire myself, and that when old people have     done their work they should take a nap.

From A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2 by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

And there’s certainly no need for you to overtire yourself, mother.”

From The Jervaise Comedy by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)