ところだ

Certainly, here's the translation with the use of 「」: 「ところだ」is used to emphasize the stage of an action in relation to the present moment. Specifically:
「V (dictionary form) ところだ」indicates that an action is about to begin. It is often used with これから (korekara), ちょうど (chōdo), 今から (ima kara)... "About to..."
「Vているところだ」indicates that an action is currently in progress. It is often used with 今 (ima)... "Currently..."
「Vたところだ」indicates that an action has just been completed. It is often used with たった今 (tatta ima)... "Just finished..."
「Vていたところだ」indicates that an action had been ongoing in the past and has just finished. The completion of the action is often due to a recent development. "Just finished..."