My brothers and I had not eaten since breakfast, almost five hours ago, and were famished by the time we arrived at the restaurant.

Which phrase in this sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence?

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arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant

My brothers and I
My brothers and I

had not eaten since breakfast
had not eaten since breakfast

by the time

1 answer

by the time