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.]

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)

She was not so strong as her sister, and a two-mile walk to school was apt to overtire her.

From The Twenty-Fourth of June by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

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

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

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

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