'Not occupied' synonym for 'free'

Hi,
In this sense I think "occupy" 's not gonna work.
I go for the "free".

Hope that helps.

Iman

How about available?

How about this one: "for herself"?
>> He thinks she is for herself this time because her boyfriend is not in London.
Cheers,

Iman

Hi Blue Jay and imantaghavi,
Thanks for your reply.
I have no intention to substitute that phrase for the original one at all. It is just to explain the meaning to the students. They have latin-derived words, so it is easier for the students to understand it. I just have to be sure that I'm not writing something which is not logical or very unnatural.
Aren't 'not occupied; available' s

I don't think it's a good explanation.

You can be available because you don't have any prior commitments. That doesn't mean you have absolutely nothing to do, as "not occupied" means.

("For herself" doesn't make any sense there at all.)

Hi BarbaraPA,
Thanks a lot for your help.

TL

Hi BarbaraPA,

Do you mind giving me an example for "for yourself"?

Thank you in advance,

Iman

He thinks she is free this time because her boyfriend is not in London.
I think you mean at this time, ie during this period.

When you say just 'this time', it sounds like you are referring to on of several occurrences.
eg last time, this time, next time

imantaghaviHi BarbaraPA,Do you mind giving me an example for "for yourself"?Thank you in advance,Iman

Perhaps you could start a new thread on this, since it doesn't have anything to do with the original question. Thanks.

Hi Clive,
Thanks for your comments.
It depends on the intended meaning of the sentence, doesn't it?
What I wish to express is 'on this occasion' (contrasted with previous occasions). Therefore, it needs to be just 'this time'. Right?

TL