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harmful	When something is harmful, it can make bad things happen. A bite from a spider can sometimes be harmful. Eating food that is old or spoiled can be harmful too.
reaction	A reaction is a feeling or action that comes immediately after something else and is caused by it. When some people suddenly see a big spider, their reaction is to scream.
small	When something is small, it is little. A SMALL spider is not very scary, but a BIG spider is very scary!
spider	A spider is a small animal with eight legs and a body that has two parts. Spiders catch and eat insects and other very small animals.

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