something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
close; intimate; on good terms
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
the other day; a few days ago
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
superintendent of education
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
program (e.g. TV); programme
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage