overtire

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

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

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

From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda

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