The definition of "residuum" according to the context clues and as used by Emerson is "that which remains, a residue," as stated in option B.
We call context clues the pieces of information or tips given by authors in their text that help us figure out the meaning of new or unfamiliar words. Examples of context clues are:
In the passage we are analyzing here, the unfamiliar word is "residuum." We can infer that it means "that which remains, a residue" through the context. Emerson speaks of things that are always left unopened, untouched, unanalyzed. In other words, there is always something left, something that remains.
What he means is that there is a part of us that remains, a residue of our soul or consciousness that can never be understood by others.
With the information above in mind, we can choose option B as the correct answer.
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