What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foolish king within almost too attentive (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "attentive". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LEAR (synonym="LEAR") in ALS (synonym="ALS") = ALL EARS; definition: "attentive" The answer is ALL EARS.

Foolish king within almost too attentive (3,4)

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