Now Out: Essay 1385 on 徐 (slowly), 1 Radical Note, and 5 New-Monics

The 314th essay has posted! Essay 1385 on 徐 (slowly; gradually) is now available for purchase. Here's a preview:

Learn to read signs about slowing down, and discover who the target audience is. Find out how to say, “She gradually became arrogant,” “I was nervous at first but gradually relaxed,” “The city plan is gradually getting under way,” and “The number of people who prefer to marry late is gradually increasing.” Learn a word that can mean both “quickly” and “slowly,” prompting confusion!

Using the accompanying game on the Character Home Page, you can practice the vocabulary in the essay after reading it. 

Also, Radical Note 60 on the "going person" radical 彳 has posted. This resource is free. Do check it out, as I had a really good time with it and made fun discoveries.

Finally, Ulrike created the following new-monics (which are free!):

機 (453: machine)
卸 (1042: wholesale)
幾 (1129: how many)
徐 (1385: slowly)
畿 (1986: ancient Kyoto)