obedient servant
Frequency: 4.51.2 per million words
Describes a servant who follows orders without question. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
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- The king expected every obedient servant to follow his decree without hesitation.
- The young apprentice proved to be an obedient servant, always following instructions without question.
- In Victorian literature, characters often sign letters as 'your obedient servant.'
- She expected nothing less than an obedient servant to manage her household.
- The old butler had been an obedient servant to the family for over forty years.
- In ancient times, an obedient servant was highly valued by their master.
- Historical records describe him as a loyal and obedient servant of the crown.
- He regarded himself as an obedient servant of the state, dedicated to public duty.
- She played the role of an obedient servant in the period drama.
- The dog, trained from a young age, became an obedient servant to its owner.
- The master valued his obedient servant above all others in the household.
- Despite his quiet nature, he was an obedient servant who completed every task diligently.
- A truly obedient servant anticipates the needs of their employer.
- The queen relied on her most obedient servant for confidential matters.
- The countess was known to be harsh toward any obedient servant who made a slight mistake.
- Being an obedient servant required humility and unwavering loyalty.
- The novel depicts the struggles of an obedient servant caught in palace intrigue.
- They sought an obedient servant who would uphold the traditions of the family.
- He bowed deeply, assuming the posture of a humble and obedient servant.
- Even in challenging situations, she remained an obedient servant to her principles.