All 4 Uses of
overwrought
in
Gone with the Wind
- Scarlett found that it relieved her overwrought nerves.†
Chpt 3.25 *
- Scarlett, overwrought, could have screamed: "Oh, damn the Lady Harpists!"†
Chpt 4.45
- At the mention of Ashley's name, Scarlett's overwrought nerves gave way and she burst into tears.†
Chpt 5.55
- Overwrought nerves brought sharpness to her voice and her hands clenched at her sides.†
Chpt 5.62
Definition:
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(overwrought as in: overwrought from lack of sleep) emotionally upset