The best clue to the meaning of "famished" as it is used in this sentence is "had not eaten since breakfast." This phrase indicates the reason for their hunger, suggesting that "famished" means very hungry.
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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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My brothers and I
My brothers and I
arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant
by the time
by the time
had not eaten since breakfast .
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