But Royal Birkdale asserted its subtle strength anyway today in the second round of the British Open.

Everyone here knew how much they relied upon Dahak, yet he could see them drawing a subtle strength from hearing their own kind brief them.

"There is a subtle strength in this valley," F'lar murmured, gathering the import of the dragon's agitated message.

Like Del, he employed the subtle strength in wrists and forearms, using quick, slashing patterns.

Its subtle strength warmed him, giving a sense of power.

In the process, they overlook the Administration's more subtle substantive strengths.

He smiled at their subtle strength.

Another, a quiet one named Brian, exuded a subtle strength.

He understood why the politicians had created it it showed recognition of his own subtle strengths.

There was, however, something about his eyes and a subtle strength to his chin that arrested Killashandra's attention.