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It means exactly what it says. He traveled over hills to get there and then under the mountain in the tunnels. He also lives under a hill in Bag End.

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How did Bilbo answer when Smaug asked who he was in The Hobbit?

According to the book The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien:Smaug asks, "Who are you and where do you come from, may I ask?"Bilbo answered, "You may indeed! I come from under the hill, and under the hills and over the hills my paths led. And through the air, I am he that walks unseen. I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number. I am he that buries his friends alive and drowns them and draws them alive again from the water. I came from the end of a bag, but no bag went over me. I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider."


When was Bilbo selfless in The Hobbit?

Bilbo was selfless in the hobbit when he gave his favorite desserts and pastries and other foods he had beem saving to all the people that continuely came over his house.


What comes first 'The Hobbit' or 'The Lord of the Rings'?

The Hobbit is set about 60 years before most of the events in The Lord of the Rings.The Hobbit was published in 1937. The Lord of the Rings did not come out for over 20 years after that. It took Tolkien a long time to write the follow up.


In the book The Hobbit who encamped before the Lonely Mountain?

That would be the men of Laketown and the Army of the Elven King. They have taken over the area to prevent the dwarves from getting out to get food. It also prevents Dain's men from joining the group under the mountain.


Is hill Harper the voice over in Wells Fargo ads?

Not sure, but it does sound alot like him!

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How the horses ponies and donkeys all disappeared in The Hobbit ( Over Hill and Under Hill)?

They lost some of the ponies in the river, which washed them and their supplies away. The others were taken by the goblins and eaten.


What does it mean when a man can't say the relationship is over?

It means that your a Hobbit!


What chapter are the troll in in The Hobbit?

Goblins are mentioned throughout the Hobbit. Most of it can be found in Chapter 4. They are mean and dangerous. They come in many sizes. They are quite good at mining and very good at creating infernal machines and instruments of torture. And they eat ponies.


What does he's over the hill mean?

Euphemism for old.


What does over the hill mean?

"Over the hill" is an idiom that refers to being past one's prime or reaching the point of being old or no longer young. It is often used humorously to describe someone who is approaching middle age or beyond.


What does the phrase around the berm of a hill mean?

Berm is another word for "hill". In this context it means around the hile or over the hill.


What does over mean in place names such as mickleover or littleover?

"In place names such as Mickleover or Littleover, 'over' typically refers to a higher ground or a bank on which a settlement is located. It could also denote a border or boundary, indicating the location beyond a specified point."


What does Shakespeare's over hill over dale mean?

You know what a hill is, right? You go up the hill and down the other side and you have gone over it. A dale is a small valley. You go down the dale and up the other side and you have gone over it.


What does the idiom over the hill mean?

go over the hill, Slang. a. to break out of prison. b. to absent oneself without leave from one's military unit. c. to leave suddenly or mysteriously: Rumor has it that her husband has gone over the hill. over the hill, a. relatively advanced in age. b. past one's prime.


How did Bilbo answer when Smaug asked who he was in The Hobbit?

According to the book The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien:Smaug asks, "Who are you and where do you come from, may I ask?"Bilbo answered, "You may indeed! I come from under the hill, and under the hills and over the hills my paths led. And through the air, I am he that walks unseen. I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number. I am he that buries his friends alive and drowns them and draws them alive again from the water. I came from the end of a bag, but no bag went over me. I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider."


Which birthday is over the hill?

You are over the hill only when you believe yourself to be over the hill. If anyone ever tells you that you are over the hill don't argue, just beat them with your cane.


What does timeless appeal mean?

Timeless appeal means that generations love the book. A book like The Hobbit has been popular for well over fifty years.