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