Much he learned from her tender, supple hand.

他从她温柔、柔软的手中学到了很多东西。

The sleeve rolled up above the elbow showed an arm that was likely to win the prize for feats of strength; yet the long supple hand, with its broad finger-tips, looked ready for works of skill.

袖子卷到手肘上方，露出一条很可能会赢得力量奖的手臂；然而那双修长而柔软的手，指尖宽阔，看起来已经准备好施展技艺了。