Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I never could quite get the idea ________ my mind that I should do some teaching, yet I felt a great deal of satisfaction with the pastorate.

out of

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

☀ out of

Explanation for all options:

1. Out of: This phrase is used to indicate that something is beyond someone's understanding or control. In the context of the sentence, "out of my mind" suggests that the idea was difficult for the speaker to fully comprehend or accept.

2. Out act: This phrase does not fit the context of the sentence. It doesn't convey the intended meaning.

3. Out come: This phrase does not fit the context either. It does not make sense in the sentence.

4. Out cast: This phrase does not fit the context and meaning of the sentence. An "outcast" refers to someone who has been rejected or ostracized from a group.