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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

by the time
by the time

arrived at the restaurant
arrived at the restaurant

had not eaten since breakfast

had not eaten since breakfast

The phrase "had not eaten since breakfast" provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence.

The phrase "had not eaten since breakfast" provides the best clue to the meaning of famished as it is used in this sentence. This phrase suggests that the speaker and their brothers have gone a significant amount of time without eating, which has made them extremely hungry or famished.