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But what are these 1/2 outs you speak of? I've never heard of that perspective, can you explain?

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Cards that improve your hand but do not give you the nuts are "partial outs".

You must account for partial outs when you are counting. If you count [your cards] for full value, you will overplay your hand and call too often. If you discount them entirely, you will undervalue your hand and fold too much. *

You could very well pair the Ace or Ten and still lose the hand. Since pairing your Ace or your Ten does not give you the nuts, you must count the 3 remaining Aces and the 3 remaining Tens as partial outs.

You certainly have less then 6 outs. I may have gotten carried away by counting your overcards as only 1/2 outs. 4 outs would perhaps be more accurate.

Continuing after the flop would then be a close call. I would still fold against 4 opponents, but I could be wrong.

*SSHE