Description not being shortened when "Enable full or rich description"

I want to show an image in my description but also strip the number of words being shown in the description.

Unticking “Enable full or rich description” allows me to control the number of words.

Ticking “Enable full or rich description” allows me to show the thumbnail image.

Is there a way to show the image and strip the description words at the same time?

Website: https://www.yuja.com/

Thanks,

Mark

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