This is the 2499th most frequent Russian word.
проводил
"Проводил" means "escorted," "spent," or "conducted," depending on context.
The word 'проводил' here is used to mean 'spent' (time), indicating an activity (contemplation) over a duration (the night).
Я проводил ночь в размышлениях.
I spent the night in contemplation.
The word 'проводил' in this context means 'conducted' (a tour), related to managing or guiding an activity.
Мой друг проводил экскурсию по музею.
My friend carried out a tour of the museum.
Here, 'проводил' means 'accompanied', referring to escorting someone to a destination.