overtire

Example Sentences

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She was not so strong as her sister, and a two-mile walk to school was apt to overtire her.

From The Twenty-Fourth of June by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

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.

Patients must not be allowed to overtire themselves.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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

From The Carroll Girls by Quiller-Couch, Mabel

I am careful not to overtire the children.

From The Boy's Voice A Book of Practical Information on The Training of Boys' Voices For Church Choirs, &c. by Curwen, John Spencer