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| Forging of the Ringbearer: Part 1: A New Life by Frodo Baggins | 6 Review(s) |
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| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 8/31/2006 |
| Only one correction--as Daisy Boffin is daughter to Dudo Baggins, Frodo's uncle, he ought to be aware of her and her husband Griffo. Many write Folco as their son, although the family tree doesn't include Folco at all, so I put him slightly sideways as a cousin via both Tooks and Boffins. Very glad Frodo stood up to Lotho, and that Griffo championed him and offered protection to him and the two Gamgees. Author Reply: *blushing* Oh dear! I suppose you're right. I shall look into it when I am not tired from doing school all day and then babysitting my...ahem...incessant little brother all night. THose family connections can be...mind boggling, to say the least. If you are tired and your brain is not funcioning correctly. But hannon le for pointing that out. :) I could use all the help I can get. I'm glad Frodo stood up to LothoPimple too. And poor Frodo after taking a beating and then being several sizes smaller and a few years younger needed help. :) Namarie! God Bless, Frodo Baggins | |
| Elemmírë | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/21/2006 |
| Oh, poor Frodo!! I hope that healer gets there soon so Bilbo can stop worrying. That's true--the lack of protest at sending for a healer would make him worry all the more about the extent of Frodo's injuries. It certainly sounds like Lotho did a number on the poor dear. I would NOT want to be Lotho when Bilbo gets ahold of him. Looking forward to Frodo and Folco's meeting, as well. Author Reply: My dear Elemmire, That is a beautiful name! My Elvish is a bit rusty, so would you mind terribly telling me what it means? Yes, That Loatho did do Frodo in, but Frodo fought back, as you'll see later. Hannon le for reviewing! Namarie! God BLess, Frodo Baggins | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/21/2006 |
| At last another chapter!!! Love that bear hug the most of course. :) And what a nice surprise to hear from the queen too! Does that mean it's okay to start writing Frodo again? It's been so long since I've heard from him and I miss him. Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Oh, Antane! I am so glad to hear from you again!! I've been missing you too. Er...Frodo and I have, or...yeah. :) Oh, I know. It was wonderful to hear from her. I can't believe that she actually had the chance to read and review! I was so pleased. Frodo says he would love to write you again. HOwever, Sam will be out of it for a while, for he is on some long forestry business and won't be back for another two weeks. Hannon le for reviewing. And I apologize for the long delay! Namarie! God Bless, Frodo Baggins | |
| Queen Galadriel | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/21/2006 |
| Made it over for a bit this morning. I love this! I love this! Byut that is an EVIL CLIFF-HANGER, Frodo Baggins! How could you? More please! Plllleeeeeeeeease! You make Hobbiton seem so very real. Oh, but our poor dear! Yes, indeed tbat healer had better get there on the double, or s/he'll have more to reckon with than Bilbo! Now, in case no one eles has... Then: First I washed the dishes, then I went to the market. Than: I bought a great load of vegetables, but Mrs. Smith bought more than I did. Just some examples, hope that helps. Off to read "Healer" now! Hoooray! God bless, ammelda nilde! Galadriel Author Reply: Oh...oh you don't know how, well, surprised I am to get a review from *you* of all people! I can't believe it! I'm so happy that you could read this. I know, Ellie already told me the cliff hanger was evil, but I'll get around to it when I can. *elusive smile* THanks for the then/than tips. It was late, my brain was dead, and well...yeah. Hannon le! See you in two weeks!!!! Namarie! God Bless, Frodo Baggins | |
| loree | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/21/2006 |
| THEN Then has a variety of meanings and is used primarily as an adverb but can also be used as a noun. An adverb is a word used to alter the meaning of another word or phrase (either a verb, adjective, adverb or prepositional phrase) and there are a variety of ways then can be used as an adverb. 1. to indicate a certain time (The parties were wild back then.) 2. next in order; soon afterward (I drank the whole bottle, then didn’t feel very well. The order of the first four planets is Mercury, Venus, Earth then Mars.) 3. in addition to (My dislocated shoulder was really hurting, then the pain doubled when the doctor yanked it back into place.) 4. in that case (If the phone rings then answer it.) 5. on the other hand (She has nice features, but then, she is only a line drawing) 6. As a noun, then has only limited use. Primarily it’s used to refer to a specific time. (Before then, there’s no point trying.) THAN Than is primarily used as a conjunction and sometimes as a preposition. As a conjunction it is typically used together with an adjective as a way of comparing two things. e.g. I am taller than you are. The mood in here is much different than the mood outside. Somewhat confusingly than can also be used (as a conjunction) in much the same situation as then might be used to indicate a point in time, with the resultant meaning of the sentence being different in a subtle way. Consider the following two sentences. I had scarcely taken my first sip than the wine went to my head. I had just taken my first sip, then the wine went to my head. The first of the sentences uses than in a very specific way which (as far as I know) always involves one of the words scarcely or hardly. To make the second sentence a little bit nicer I have also changed scarcely to just but that need not have been done. The second sentence uses then as in definition/example two above. As well as being used as a conjunction, than can be used as a preposition. Although its usage as a preposition is wide spread, especially in speech, many hard core grammartarians still regard the use of than this way as incorrect. Hope this helps. Debra Bobo Author Reply: Wow. Thank you very much. That really helps. If you don't mind my asking, are you a teacher? :) That was a very thorough answer question. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I love grammar, but sometimes English can be so very confusing! Namarie! God BLess, Frodo Baggins | |
| Elanor Silmariën | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/20/2006 |
| Ooooh that Lotho!!!! *growls* Good chapter, hope Frodo gets better soon! "Then" is used when talking about time, as in "Then Frodo did such and such" whereas than is used in sentances like a comparison, as in "Frodo is different than most hobbits" Does that help any? Please update soon, I don't think I can wait much longer to see if Frodo is all right! God bless, Ellie Author Reply: Oh, hannon le! I know, I can't stand Loatho either. Ah, you'll just have to wait to see if Frodo gets better. And thank you so much for the help. Actually, I was laying in bed waiting for my mom to get off the computer and I was thinking about it. I figured it out. But you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks. Namarie! God BLess, Frodo Baggins | |