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overwrought

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overwrought
Art with the surface decorated or adorned


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This he continued during the whole day with the same result--humiliating disappointment, which overwrought his nerves and made his head ache.
The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context
Bravely had she faced the dangers of the mutiny; with heroic fortitude she had looked into the terrible future; but now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon them, her overwrought nerves gave way, and the reaction came.
Tarzan of the Apes by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Her lover must have guessed her overwrought state, and invented some excuse for her non-appearance, for no inquiries were made or calls given.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
 
 
 
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