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. 渔民将那条大鱼拖进船里。
solid: a. without breaks
I read the novel for three solid hours. 这小说我读了整整三个小时。
continuously: ad. without a stop
He boasted about his new car almost continuously since he came into the office. 他进办公室后几乎一直在吹嘘他的新车。