an excuse for
have interest in (learning English)
have pity on
have a reputation for (being strict)
have confidence in (a friend) play a joke on
have a talent for (acting)
make progress in (math) an attack on
a lack of (information)
pay attention to
make fun of (sb)
a reply to (a letter)
take care of (children)
an objection to (a boyfriend coming at home)