rate (verb) — sense 1 To cause (hay, hemp, flax, etc) to decay (whether in an injurious way, or—as retting—in a useful way) by exposure to weather, particularly wetness.
rather (adv) — sense 1 Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
rather (adv) — sense 3 Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
raw (adj) — sense 3 Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. (of materials, products, etc.)
ray (noun) — sense 1 Any of the superorder Batoidea of marine fish with flat bodies, large wing-like fins, and whip-like tails.
ray (noun) — sense 3 One of the spheromeres of a radiate, especially one of the arms of a starfish or an ophiuran.
reach (noun) — sense 5 The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.
reach (noun) — sense 6 The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity.
reach (verb) — sense 1 To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
reach (verb) — sense 2 To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
reaction (noun) — sense 2 A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.