A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.

Of Verbs

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Of Verbs.

Verbs are of three kinds; Active, Neuter, and Causative.

Verbs have two Voices, the Active and the Passive.

There are three Moods: the Indicative, the Imperative, and the Subjunctive.

The Tenses of Verbs are three; Past, Present, and Future.

Note.—The Future is often used to express the continuance of action, &c. implied by the verb.

The Preter and Future often signify the time present.

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