The correct option is OVERWHELMED.
To be overwhelmed means to be totally overcome in mind or feeling with a particular emotion such as sadness or remorse. In the passage given above, it is obvious that the character in the passage was already disturbed in mind by past occurrences. The fact that the weather is cold, which somehow relate to what he is going through, completely overcome his emotions to the extent that he started shedding tears.<span />
Thanks...but I'm not going to the bank right now.
thanks...but I've got another appointment right now and I'll stop at the bank after I'm done.
thanks...but I don't think we can get there before they close.
thanks...but I forgot my coat . Can you wait just a minute
The answer is A. a desire to retreat from society when necessary.
