それはずいぶん気の長い話だ。

that (indicating an item or person near the listener, the action of the listener, or something on their mind); it; that time; then; there (indicating a place near the listener); you

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

very; extremely; surprisingly; considerably; contemptible; reprehensible

spirit; mind; heart; nature; disposition; motivation; intention; mood; feelings; atmosphere; essence

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

long (distance); long (time); lengthy

talk; speech; chat; story; conversation; discussions; negotiation; argument

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative