supernatural creature

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supernatural
adjective
uk
/ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/us
/ˌsuː.pɚˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
caused by forces that cannot be explained ...
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creature
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkriː.tʃər/us
/ˈkriː.tʃɚ/
any large or small living thing that can ...
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(Definition ofsupernaturalandcreaturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Despite being asupernaturalcreature, she is afraid of extraterrestrials and has developed a fear of traffic officers as they started pursuing her frequently.
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The women of the village believe her to be a witch or othersupernaturalcreatureof evil and suggest that she be put to death.
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This also has the implication of making her asupernaturalcreature.
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This is another contrast to the old games, where so many different types ofsupernaturalcreaturehad been defined that normal humans often seemed unimportant.
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For example, dances involving supernatural creatures often suggested the unpredictable, the abnormal.
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Her death prompted him to dedicate his life to hunting supernatural creatures.
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In several depictions the king is shown with supernatural creatures of animal and human combination.
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Wrinkle face, carved or stamped three-dimensionally onto face-neck jars, is frequently depicted fighting supernatural creatures.
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Meanwhile, a witch and various supernatural creatures arrive in the area and are approaching the school.
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Her paintings have evolved from realistic action-packed images of wild and domestic animals, to allegories incorporating both realistic and supernatural creatures.
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The greatest of these supernatural creatures, and the greatest among those who hunt them, meet in battle to determine who will rule the night.
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During their travels they use their father's journal to help them carry on the family businesssaving people and hunting supernatural creatures.
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Dressed as supernatural creatures, they will ambush and torment him at midnight.
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A chase begins, involving supernatural creatures, secret agents, and mysterious parties from both worlds.
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To ward-off these supernatural creatures of darkness, the druids (ancient priest) made great bonfires.
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Her enhanced strength, agility, speed and reflexes aid her in combat and allow her to overcome any mortal and most supernatural creatures.
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Okada draws inspiration from mythology, having the protagonists fight heroes of old and legendary supernatural creatures like hydras, hecatonchires, giants and gorgons.
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The difference is the villains are supernatural creatures.
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Set in a period that is both modern and nostalgic, the film creates a fantastic, yet strangely believable universe of supernatural creatures coexisting with modernity.
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They also have a pact with shamans and other supernatural creatures; a shaman won't turn in a suspected tlahuelpuchi.
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