Steve and I hauled trash for four solid hours continuously, except for about five minutes when we stopped to talk. (Para. 2)
Meaning: Steve and I carried trash for four full hours continuously, during which we only stopped to have a chat for about five minutes.
haul: vt. pull with effort
The man hauled the big fish into the boat. 漁民將那條大魚拖進船里。
solid: a. without breaks
I read the novel for three solid hours. 這小說我讀了整整三個小時。
continuously: ad. without a stop
He boasted about his new car almost continuously since he came into the office. 他進辦公室后幾乎一直在吹噓他的新車。