The property was divided equally 'among' the four survivors. [=each of the four survivors received an equal share of the property]
As a director, he encourages collaboration and considers himself only (the) 'first among equals'.
The brothers are always quarreling 'among themselves'. [=are always quarreling with each other]
(..) ...Bolgers... ...Bracegirdles... -...and Proudfoots. -Proudfeet! Today is my th birthday! Happy birthday! But alas,eIeventy-one years is far too short a time to live among... ...such excellent and admirable Hobbits. I don't know half of you haIf as well as I should like... I have things to do. (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(..) ...by the world of the Big Folk. Middle-earth being,after all,full of strange creatures beyond count... ...Hobbits must seem of little importance... ...being neither renowned as great warriors... ...nor counted among the very wise. Frodo! Someone at the door. In fact,it has been remarked by some... (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring