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hawkshaw

/hawk-shaw/US // ˈhɔkˌʃɔ //

鹰车,鹰爪车,鹰派车,鹰隼

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a detective.

Examples

  • The exertion made him hot, which may account for the rage he burst into when Mrs. Hawkshaw began flutteringly to apologize.

  • "I am Hawkshaw, the detective," responded the man, his mouth full of blackberry pie.

  • Mr. Hawkshaw was not so drunk but he could recognise disaster when it hovered near.

  • I hope you have your bill sent in my last, and there will be eight pounds' interest soon due from Hawkshaw: pray look at his bond.

  • Is the eight pounds from Hawkshaw included in the thirty-nine pounds five shillings and twopence?