The word "did" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it as the past tense of the verb "do". For example, "He did his best to finish his assignment on time.".
It did not matter.
So did Dickinson.
"We did it.
But he did.
But how did this happen?
He did it his way!
But I do know this: you did not just attack me that night.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com