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 they have not eaten for an extended period and are very hungry, which directly relates to the meaning of "famished."
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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
had not eaten since breakfast
had not eaten since breakfast
by the time
by the time
arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant
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