overwrought nerves.
an overwrought platter. Of Gothic structure was the Northern side, O'erwrought with ornaments of barbarous pride (Alexander Pope).
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o|ver|work — «noun. OH vuhr WURK; verb. OH vuhr WURK», noun, verb, worked or wrought, work|ing. –n. 1. too much or too hard work: »exhausted from overwork. 2. extra work. –v.i. to work too hard or too much. –v.t … Useful english dictionary
Overwrought — O ver*wrought, p. p. & a. from {Overwork}. 1. Wrought upon excessively; overworked. [1913 Webster] 2. Extremely agitated or excited; overexcited; of people. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overwrought — o|ver|wrought [ˌəuvəˈro:t US ˌouvəˈro:t] adj [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Old past participle of overwork] very upset, nervous, and worried ▪ Clara was tired and overwrought after all the problems of the last few days … Dictionary of contemporary English
overwrought — o|ver|wrought [ ,ouvər rɔt ] adjective extremely emotional or upset … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
overwrought — o•ver•wrought [[t]ˈoʊ vərˈrɔt, ˌoʊ vər [/t]] adj. 1) extremely excited or agitated 2) excessively complex or ornate • Etymology: 1660–70 … From formal English to slang
in — in·earth; in·ebri·a·tion; in·ebri·ety; in·ebri·ous; in·edible; in·ed·i·ta; in·edited; in·educabilia; in·educability; in·educable; in·education; in·ef·fa·bil·i·ty; in·ef·face·abil·i·ty; in·effaceable; in·effectuality; in·efficacious;… … English syllables
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Faith — • In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word means essentially steadfastness. As signifying man s attitude towards God it means trustfulness or fiducia Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Faith Faith … Catholic encyclopedia
Saul — Asked for. 1) A king of Edom (Gen. 36:37, 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48. 2) The son of Kish (probably his only son, and a child of prayer, asked for ), of the tribe of Benjamin, the first king of the Jewish nation. The singular… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
international trade — Introduction economic transactions that are made between countries. Among the items commonly traded are consumer goods, such as television sets and clothing; capital goods, such as machinery; and raw materials and food. Other transactions… … Universalium
