| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | because i could n't [vb infin] | 77 |
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| 2 | because i could not [vb infin] | 13 |
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| 3 | because i could [not/n't] bear | 8 |
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| 4 | because i could [not/n't] see | 7 |
|
| 5 | because i could [not/n't] stand | 5 |
|
| 6 | because i could [not/n't] afford | 5 |
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