The eggs were small and white.

Meaning: The objects laid by the female bird were relatively geringe in size and had the color of snow or milk.

Choice of Words: Eggs are objects laid by female birds, reptiles, and some fish that contain an embryo that develops into a new individual. Were is a form of the verb 'to be', indicating a state or condition. Small means having a relatively geringe size. White is the color of snow or milk.

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