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Could you explain if COULD always means that the ability is over. I am sure COULD can mean that the ability to do something is ONLY in the PAST. - I could start the engine yesterday. But I can't do it today. It won't start. ======================= But is there such a situation when COULD can...

Could you explain if COULD always means that the ability is over. I am sure COULD can mean that the ability to do something is ONLY in the PAST. - I could start the engine yesterday. But I can't do it today. It won't start. ======================= But is there such a situation when COULD can...