overtire
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of overtire
Example Sentences
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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
The journey did not overtire me, and change of air had its usual reviving effect.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
"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
It should not be violent or so great as to fatigue and overtire.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Don't overtire yourself—don't use improvidently the new strength.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
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