fracture

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

"The child's nose was a bit crooked because the cartilage was not fully developed. "

"The comedian made everyone laugh at the school talent show. "

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

"The geologist studied the rocks in the park. "

"The clumsy student fractured the test tube while rushing in the lab. "

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The old house had many small windowpanes, making it hard to see outside. "