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? (1 point) Responses arrived at the restaurant arrived at the restaurant by the time by the time My brothers and I My brothers and I had not eaten since breakfast

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The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" as it is used in this sentence is "had not eaten since breakfast." This indicates that the brothers had been without food for a significant period, suggesting extreme hunger.