Answer:
The smilie simply suggests literarily that he was breathing very hard. However, Todd was only pretending to be going through an asthma attack. He did this so that his mom would blame it on Bud and probably punish him for it.
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2. Adverb: Regularly. Comparative form: More regular. Superlative: Most regular
3. Softly, Softer, Softest
4. Sparingly, More sparing, Most sparing
5. Slowly, Slower, Slowest
6. Quietly, Quieter, Quietest
7. Legitimately don't understand this one sorry.
8. Loudly, Louder, Loudest
9. Early, Earlier, Earliest
10. Don't get this one either.