overtire

Example Sentences

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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

But—you have walked enough the last couple of days; and apart from the discomfort to you, it is essential you should not overtire yourself.

From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Mitford, Bertram

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

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

"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

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