Historical clue formulations

• Lends an ear — 2022-12-28
• Lends an ear — 2022-08-08
• Is a good friend, in a way — 2012-11-18
• Obeys — 2008-08-28
• Minds — 2004-02-14
• Doesn't ignore — 2004-01-08
• Obeys — 2003-12-07
• Takes heed — 2002-01-01
• Is attentive — 1999-02-04
• Minds, with "to" — 1998-05-24