The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "famished" in this sentence is "had not eaten since breakfast." This indicates that the speaker and their brothers have been without food for a long time, leading to their hunger.
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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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arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant
My brothers and I
My brothers and I
by the time
by the time
had not eaten since breakfast
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