I have had a certain experience with the ways of the Navy.

And for others, certain experiences took on new, more ominous meanings.

There is a long history to the idea that words are inadequate for certain experiences, scholars point out.

"I have had a certain experience in such matters."

Six years ago we shared a certain experience one which led us rather deeply into what many would call the world of the supernatural.

"I have a certain experience of the way people tell lies."

No matter how they are dressed up, though, it seems that certain adolescent experiences never change.

"There are certain experiences that everyone goes through," he said.

But certain other experiences were, and I will now try to record them.