overtire
Example Sentences
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The kind of occupation makes no essential difference, so long as it does not overtire either the body or the mind.
From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)
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.
"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
Acquaint yourself thoroughly with all the work on the farm, and often do some yourself, as long as it does not overtire you.
From Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men by Hamilton, Mary Agnes
Of the work that is given to the brain itself to overtire it we must speak later.
From Nerves and Common Sense by Call, Annie Payson
