Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Joe"

A: It can mean either Joe was physically on top of him, or that Joe began attacking him (even if he was not physically "on" him.) The second one is usually used when someone is using a surprise attack, or taking advantage of a sudden change in situation (like the guard fumbling with his gun.)

A: It means that you will always be the simple, straight-forward and modest person that you already are.

A: There was a whole class of jokes kids used years ago where the punchline was “Yo mama”, and “Joe mama” sounds a bit like “Yo mama”, so it became a joke around a year ago I think.

A: To try and become rich and famous.

A: I don't know if the character they are talking about is actually one-eyed, but Joe is a name that can be used as slang for any average person.

A: Joe wishes to get a car for his birthday

A: There is no difference in meaning. Some English prepositions may be dropped in spoken English to speed things up. For example:
She gave the book to me.
She gave me the book.

A: "Your father" means someone else's father.
"His father" means joe's father

A: Sentence two (using "in" would) be incorrect here. Second just a little tip I got when I was in primary school, there's almost always a better alternative to "got". For instance I would say here "Joe received great acclaim (don't pluralise) for writing his book.

A: Joe's car - this is correct.

The car of Joe - Incorrect.
You will never hear "The car of Joe."

"Joe's car is very fast."

A: "Joe was to speak today" is not used very often because it is older English. When you add supposed, it sounds less refined and more casual.

A: I would ask 'what number president is Biden?'

A: What if he really has not allowed Joe to give his heart. In that case I can't imagine Joe's level of sadness.

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A: @hjc: cc是什么意思？

A: "Which" is usually followed by a noun
"Which person"
"Which volleyball player"
etc.

A: Ah sorry I didn't see the grey question. Yes, you need "to" after suggest.
主語 suggests (to 人) (that) 文章.
Things in () are optional.

A: I wanted him to sing for me the Joe Cocker song “You’re so beautiful” ( or you could say "I wanted him to sing for me "You're so beautiful" by Joe Cocker") even if it was (you can add "just" here if you want) a joke.

A: I can understand it fine but let me correct a few things.

"...almost 8 months since *we've *known each other."

"Actually, you're *my first friend in the U.S. *and I must say, I learned a lot of things *about English from you."

"Thank you, as always, for being such a good friend."

"I will never forget *what you've done for me."

"I have a duty to learn English even *when I'm back *in Japan because I don't want you to be disappointed."

"I'm looking forward to *having a beer with you in Japan *in the future."

"I will be waiting for you." sounds better than "I will wait for you."


You did a great job though! I hope you enjoyed your time in the USA :).

A: I think it's considered to be a similar expression to 'he/she lead him to his seat'. Besides that, it's a common phrase to be used in this kind of situation :)