"Crossroad" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A point or situation at which a choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, often resulting in a significant consequence or turning point.
Adverbially, "crossly" means in a cross or ill-tempered manner. It describes a way of speaking, behaving, or reacting that is testy, irritable, or disagreeable. For example, "She answered crossly when I asked her about the mess."