[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.", "a composition; compound."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to use in compost; make compost of:to compost manure and kitchen scraps.", "to apply compost to (soil)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to make compost:Shredded leaves will compost easily."]}]