Here's what defines third person limited:
* Third person pronouns: "he," "she," "it," "they" are used to refer to characters.
* Limited perspective: The story is told from the perspective of one character, and we only see the world through their eyes and thoughts.
Example:
"He watched her from across the crowded room, his heart pounding in his chest. She was talking to someone, laughing, her smile lighting up the room. He yearned to be closer, to be part of her world, but he knew he couldn't. She was out of his reach."
Key things to note:
* The narrator refers to the character as "he" and "his."
* We only know the character's thoughts and feelings, not those of other characters.
* The reader only sees the world through the perspective of the character whose thoughts are being revealed.
Think of it this way: You're looking through a keyhole, seeing only what the character sees and thinking only what they think.
Therefore, any word can be used in third person limited, but the perspective and pronoun usage define the narrative style.