I had intended to finish this yesterday, but I couldn't.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

I had intended to finish this yesterday, but I couldn't.

I expected to finish this work, but I couldn't.

I wasn't able to maintain my motivation all the way to the end.

I tried to send a fax this morning, but I couldn't.

To tell the truth, I couldn't finish it in time.

In the absence of a better idea I had to choose this method.

I didn't want to have any regrets at the end of the day, so I tried hard.

I had plans that day so I couldn't go there.

I was not able to make this appointment.

I couldn't participate in that in the end.

Some business turned up and I could not go.

I intended to succeed, but I could not.

I thought about bringing it, but I couldn't.

I might have done it if I had wanted to.

I disliked the idea of the necessary call, but it was to be done.

I disliked the idea of the necessary call, but it had to be done.

I tried in vain to open it.

I also had times that I wanted to quit, but I worked hard and got where I am now.

I tried in vain to open it.

At that time, I hadn't predicted something like this would happen.

I have engaged in everything without giving up so far.

I should like to have seen it.

I did so, not because I wanted to, but because I had to.

I was compelled to do this against my will.

I was to have gone abroad, but I had no chance to carry my design into execution after all.

I had to push myself to accept the offer.

I couldn't be free right at that time.

I'm afraid I didn't explain any too well.

I'm afraid I didn't explain it too well.

I could have done it if I had wanted (to) [wished] to.