There was a sudden disturbance in the water, and the surface broke.

The surface broke, and a figure arose from it, to stand as though suspended just above its surface.

In that part of the state, south of the most eastern mountain range, the surface is generally level or broken by low hills.

The track was under water, the surface had broken at the start of the winter.

The surface of the smile broke, and laughter welled up from beneath it.

As he watched, the surface broke to a glittering line of foam.

As he spoke, the green surface broke apart, and a frog-like face stared up at them.

The surface of the water broke with a splash.

With a crashing sound, the surface broke, and a huge shape burst out of the water.

This time the surface broke, and I felt the probe slide into the subsoil.