Textbook
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of or pertaining to textbooks or their style, especially in being dry and pedagogical; textbooky, textbooklike. Having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon.
Example sentence: I wrote my first textbook in 1970. It was called 'The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy,' and over the years, many students told me that they enjoyed reading it because there were so many stories in there; often just a paragraph or a page of something that happened in a group session.
Standard
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A level of quality or attainment.Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations.An object supported in an upright position.A musical work of established popularity.The flag or ensign carried by a cavalry unit.A rule or set of rules or requirements which are widely agreed upon or imposed by government.A bottle of wine containing 0.750 liters of fluid.One of the upright members that supports the horizontal axis of a transit or theodolite.A manual transmission vehicle.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.Growing on an erect stem of full height.Having recognized excellence or authority.Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.Having a manual transmission.
Example sentence: Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.