supernatural element

collocation in English

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supernatural
adjective
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/ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/us
/ˌsuː.pɚˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
caused by forces that cannot be explained ...
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element
noun
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.mənt/us
/ˈel.ə.mənt/
a part ...
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(Definition ofsupernaturalandelementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Many of his stories have scenes set in caves, and there is a science-fiction orsupernaturalelement in some, although this is handled with restraint.
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Marty returns to help and discovers asupernaturalelementto the mystery.
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It further contains within its very core an awesomesupernaturalelement, setting the bearer apart from all others.
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Academic analysis of the episode has placed it within a science-fiction tradition that attributes a powerful,supernaturalelementto physical contact with aliens.
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Moreover, the game rules allow the option of playing the entire campaign without thesupernaturalelement, if desired.
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The supernatural elements of the plot call forth musical language that goes beyond the ordinary.
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Novaria's world is one in which thesupernaturalelementis dominant.
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Yukinoj does use his stage-craft to terrify one of his enemies by creating the illusion of a ghost, but there is in fact nosupernaturalelementin the film.
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What makes the story particularly effective at evoking terror is in its lack of supernatural elements; the action taking place is real and not imagined.
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The tone is terse, violent, sometimes comic, and mostly realistic, although supernatural elements intrude from time to time.
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He felt that the episode's plot worked well, though the supernatural elements seemed a little corny.
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There are three main mythical elements of the novel: classical stories alluding to foundations and origins, characters resembling mythical heroes, and supernatural elements.
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His subsequent reappearance may have influenced the myths that linked his figure to supernatural elements.
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Unlike the traditional detective the occult detective is employed in cases involving ghosts, curses, and other supernatural elements.
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The premise mixes supernatural elements and fictional enemies and historical events.
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Many of her story plots have strong supernatural elements but her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growing up.
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Supernatural elements and references to folk literature and culture are commonly seen in his works.
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Unlike the original story, the supernatural elements are shown, as opposed to implied by the diary.
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The troubled nature of the cast were applauded for creating engaging personalities, and for making the novel successful more than the supernatural elements.
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However, this film contains slightly more violence and gore than its counterpart and also includes some supernatural elements.
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