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Cboutin3 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Should it be "at" or "in"?

Drizzt and Bruenor were attacked at/in the tavern by a group of Ashmadai led by Dahlia, but Jarlaxle and Athrogate soon joined the fight, and the four defeated the zealots.
  

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At generally indicates the general location, while in would indicate that the attack occurred within the walls. In this instance, I think you want at .

  • At generally indicates the general location, while in would indicate that the attack occurred within the walls.
  • In this instance, I think you want at .
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At generally indicates the general location, while in would indicate that the attack occurred within the walls. In this instance, I think you want at.

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