overtire

Example Sentences

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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

I am so glad I sent the children to help you; do not overtire yourself.'

From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda

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

"Yes, Thomas, if it will not overtire her."

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]

Olaf, I know that you must not overtire yourself as yet, but your lady has told me that she desires to see the sunset from Odin's Mount.

From The Wanderer's Necklace by Haggard, Henry Rider