Pulled out of/from?

miles · Jun 29, 2008

Which is correct:

1: An old pickup truck pulled out of Restaurante Acapulco, spewing a mixture of dust and black smoke into the air.

2: An old pickup truck pulled out from Restaurante Acapulco, spewing a mixture of dust and black smoke into the air.

3: An old pickup truck pulled out of Restaurante Acapulco's parking lot, spewing a mixture of dust and black smoke into the air.

I'm confused about the of/from bit. I'm also confused if I need to put "parking lot" in the sentence since it seems to bog it down. BTW, Restaurante Acapulco is intentionally spelled that way since the scene takes place in Mexico.

Thanks!

FennelGiraffe · Jun 29, 2008

I think (but I could be wrong) that the difference between of and from in this case is a matter of regional variation. (Like standing in line or on line.) Either is correct; it just depends on which is right for your narrative voice.

As for the parking lot (again, this is just my opinion) I think it's reasonable to say that the name Restaurante Acapulco encompasses the entire premises, both the building and the parking lot. Unless the context is such that a truck being inside the restaurant is a reasonable interpretation; then you might want to avoid confusion by mentioning the parking lot.

ErylRavenwell · Jun 29, 2008

I'll suggest you find a way to rid the third sentence of "Restaurante Acapulco". You must have mentioned it previously, did you? It doesn't ring well with me...disruptive.

maestrowork · Jun 30, 2008

"Pulled out of Acapulco" sounds like the truck was INSIDE the restaurant. I'd say "from."

If it's the driveway or parking lot, I'd say either is fine.

RLB · Jun 30, 2008

What about "pulled away from Restaurante Acapulco"?

Pulled out of/from?

miles

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FennelGiraffe

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ErylRavenwell

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RLB

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