This is the 757th most frequent Dutch word.
leidde
"Leidde" is the past tense of the Dutch verb "leiden," meaning "led" in English.
In this sentence, 'leidde' is used as the past tense of the verb 'leiden' meaning 'to lead'.
Hij leidde de groep naar de top van de berg.
He led the group to the top of the mountain.
In this case, 'leidde' represents 'to conduct or oversee' something as the past tense of 'leiden'.
Zij leidde vroeger een orkest met veel enthousiasme.
She used to conduct an orchestra with great enthusiasm.
Here, 'leidde' expresses causation as the past tense of 'leiden' meaning 'to result in'.