5. The soldiers were determined to save the people who were trapped in the earthquake.

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4. He apologized to us for his being late for the meeting.

3. He says what he thinks, regardless of what other people think.

2. Finally he admitted stealing the diamond necklace.

3. have cost　　　 4. hesitation　　　 5. swore

5. gifted

4. absent-minded

3. suffered

2. embarrassed