This is the 2892nd most frequent Russian word.
вела
"Вела" means "led" (past tense of "lead" for feminine form).
The word 'вела' functions as the past tense form of the verb 'вести' in the feminine singular, indicating the action of driving.
Она вела машину аккуратно.
She drove the car carefully.
Here, 'вела' also derives from the verb 'вести' in the past tense, feminine singular, used to denote the action of guiding or leading.
Девочка вела за руку своего брата.
The girl was leading her brother by the hand.
In this context, 'вела' is from 'вести' and refers to conducting or leading an event, specifically teaching.