They knew perfectly well what was going on a floor above them: that was why they turned their eyes up like dogs awaiting judgment.
It is about the intertwined destinies of two men "awaiting judgment in adjacent jail cells."
He'd present his information to Judge Moore and await final judgment, but from this moment the responsibility for being right was his.
Arriving at their destination, they sit awaiting judgment by Thompson, the "examiner".
Those unfortunate individuals awaiting judgment sat on a bench to one side of the hall, in attitudes of gloom.
What does he feel in his heart as he stands there after almost seven years awaiting judgment?
Straight up fine day to be alive and awaiting judgment!
He had sought refuge in the timber, hiding in fear and awaiting judgment.
Hugh settled back to await judgment, and Sister reached down to the floorboard for her satchel.
He had bared himself to all present and now awaited judgment.