overtire

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

She should never be allowed to overtire herself, mentally or physically.

From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

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

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