kept ones mind on (verb) buckle down: work very hard
Sinonime: baronial, brilliant,
eminent,
exalted, glorious,
grand,
grandiose, high-minded, high-ranking, highfalutin',
honorable,
imposing,
impressive,
lofty, lordly, magnificent,
majestic,
monumental,
pompous,
regal,
resplendent,
stately, superb,
venerableAntonime: undignified