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He was afflicted with a sense of modesty that was very painful and rendered it difficult to adequately respond to the toast.
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The sentence says that he felt painfully shy or modest, so responding properly to the toast was difficult for him. His modesty was not simply a quiet virtue; it became an uncomfortable feeling that affected his ability to reply.
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- The Freemason, 30 May 1891
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