I was pleased with the overall response and I think we collectively felt a modicum of relief.
The old Latin school had only one main subject, the study of Latin style (combined with a modicum of Greek).
He felt an urge to stay and offer some modicum of comfort to this woman he hardly knew.
The thought that he might be gave her a modicum of confidence.
In spite of the obviously trying circumstances, it's enlightening to entertain a guest who possesses some modicum of intelligence and civility.