What is the meaning of the word "continuous"?

Here, we are concerned with the meaning of the word "continuous", as used in 8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(1). One of the guidelines emphasized in Fleuti is "The purpose of the visit . . . ." It is there said, ". . . for if the purpose of leaving the country is to accomplish some object which is itself contrary to some policy reflected in our immigration laws, it would appear that the interruption of residence thereby occurring would probably be regarded as meaningful." Fleuti, supra, 374 U.S. p. 462, 83 S.Ct. p. 1812. This guideline was recognized and utilized by us in Toon-Ming Wong v. I&NS, 363 F.2d 234, 235 (CA 9, 1966). There, in speaking on the subject, we said: "On the other hand, a very brief absence might suffice if voluntary and accompanied by a realization of possible consequences to the alien's status as a United States resident, particularly if the journey abroad were motivated by a purpose inconsistent with the policies of the Act." p. 236. (Emphasis supplied.)