MOOD.
Definition.
213. The word mood is from the Latin modus, meaning manner, way, method. Hence, when applied to verbs,—
Mood means the manner of conceiving and expressing action or being of some subject.
214. There are three chief ways of expressing action or being:—
(1) As a fact; this may be a question, statement, or assumption.
(2) As doubtful, or merely conceived of in the mind.
(3) As urged or commanded.