carven

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Conducted by the long scarlet-robed figure of Cardinal Merry del Val, Archpriest of the Basilica, they admired painted ceilings and gigantic carven cherubs, knelt above the Tomb of the Apostles.

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In his curiously carven and vivid luggage were layers of sumptuous fabrics, great coils and shining lumps of jewelry.

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But Justice, a carven figure in a twisted courtroom, is relentless.

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Behind the eyes, under the suave casque of carven hair are, beyond doubt, the thoughts of the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.

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Through the white carven carpet that had been High Street pushed four oxen, buried up to their middles, dragging behind them a heavy plow.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare