spell vs compose

spell is a noun but compose is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No
compose	No	No	Yes	No

spell (noun)	compose (noun)
a verbal formula believed to have magical force
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

spell (verb)	compose (verb)
take turns working	make up plans or basic details for
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of	produce a literary work
indicate or signify	write music
place under a spell	put together out of existing material
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)	calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn	form the substance of