Past Perfect

Dorian began to understand things about himself that he had never understood before.” (l. 25, p. 16)

“He had gone in to look for adventure, but had found love, he told Lord Henry.” (l. 19, p. 25)

“He had opened like a flower in the sun, and was learning to enjoy every pleasure in life.” (l. 16, p. 26)

“Basil had not been happy at the news of Dorian's marriage plans.” (l. 2, p. 29)

Simple Past

"As they entered, they saw Dorian Gray." (l. 1, p. 11)

"Dorian Gray listened quietly, watching a bee buzz among the flowers." (l. 1, p. 16)

"Although Dorian still fascinated many people, not a few were suspicious of him." (l. 25, p. 58)

"A bitter laugh escaped the young man's lips." (l. 27, p. 63)

Regular Plural

“After some minutes they went up to the room.” (l. 4, p. 63)

“Inside the house the servants talked in low, frightened voices.” (l. 3, p. 63)

“He stared at the picture with hate and fear in his eyes.” (l. 20, p. 62)

“When we meet - and we do meet sometimes - we tell each other crazy stories, and we pretend that they're true.” (l. 17, p. 10)

Irregular Plural

“What a terrible word! Women use it much too often.“ (l. 4, p. 18)

“In the garden the leaves shone in the sunlight, and the flowers moved gently in the summer wind.” (l. 1, p. 11)

“When I like people a lot, I never tell their names to my other friends.” (l. 12, p. 10)

“I thought you fashionable young men never got up until the afternoon.” (l. 3, p. 21)