overtire

Example Sentences

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

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

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)

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

Don't overtire yourselves, but have a nice day.

From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel

"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