[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["appearance, especially the look or expression of the face:a sad countenance.", "the face; visage.", "calm facial expression; composure.", "approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.", "Obsolete.bearing; behavior."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to permit or tolerate:You should not have countenanced his rudeness.", "to approve, support, or encourage."]}]