channel – v. direct toward a particular objective

dedication – n. demonstrating strong support or loyalty to a person or cause

demented – adj. mad, insane

despite – adj. ​without being affected by

conduct – adj. ​the way a person behaves

in vain – adj. not having success

binding – v. to cause to have an emotional attachment to something or someone

bond – n. a force or feeling that unites people, common goal

intentions – n. things a person plans to do or achieve