"the king's business never waits! " thundered yi chin ho. "come apart with me, and swiftly. i have an affair of moment to discuss with you.

which expression can be substituted for the one in bold without changing its meaning?

a legal matter

a secret offer

only a short time

urgent business

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?