MOOD.

The moods are five, Indicative, Subjunctive, Imperative, Potential, and

the Infinitive.

The Indicative declares or affirms positively, or it asks a question;

as, Zhahwanega, he loves; Zhahwaneganah? Does he love?

The Subjunctive expresses action or passion in a doubtful manner;

as, Kespin zhahwanegaid, if he loves.

The Imperative is used for commanding, exhorting, and entreating;

as, Mahjahn keen, depart thou; Noodahmooyook, do thou listen.

The Potential implies possibility, liberty, power, will; as,

Tahgemewan kahnahbuge, it may rain; Kegahwesenemin kiya kahmenequamin,

we shall eat and drink.

The Infinitive simply expresses the signification of the verb;

as, Cheezechegang, to do; Chegegedoong, to speak.

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