| A | B |
|---|
| dead last | To come in last place very far behind the rest of the contestants. |
| hot pursuit | In a race a very intense, or close chase. To chase in a feverish, wild manner. |
| permitted | To allow to do something. To tolerate, or agree to. Admit. |
| disqualified | To deprive/take away of the right to participate in or win a contest because of a violation of the rules. |
| lead increased | In a race, the contestant’s place becomes further away and closer to the finish line. |
| close the gap | When the distance between contestants in a race becomes closer and closer. |
| indicated | To be a sign. To point out,or point to. Show, by measuring or recording. |
| glimpse | A very brief, passing look, sight, or view. A vague/unclear idea. |
| effortlessly | Requiring or involving not trying. Displaying no signs of trying. |
| instantly | Immediately. At once. Urgently. |
| finish line | A line marking the end of a race. |
| motionless | Without movement. Stationary. |
| challenger | A person who engages in a contest, fight, or battle against the champion. |
| victory within his grasp | Almost winning. Seconds away from winning at a finish line. |
| approached | To come near or nearer to. To make advances. Bring near to something. |
